Trip to Shavington / Newcastle 19-02-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DX57 LMK	Fenton	Shavington	Charter	Autocabs
DX57 LMK	Shavington	Crewe	Charter	Autocabs
DX57 LMK	Crewe	Fenton	Charter	Autocabs

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. Later on Matthew went downstairs to do his shopping. We set of onto City Road. After crossing over the road we turned right into Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road. Part way down Victoria Road we saw First Potteries 63113 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. We turned left onto Victoria Road. In Aldi Matthew picked up his weekly shop. After he had done his shopping we went to Shavington in a taxi, it was Autocabs DX57 LMK. We got on the taxi and we set off onto Victoria Road and we ran down to Joiner Square we turned left onto Lichfield Street. We ran up the hill into Hanley and we joined the anti-clockwise ring road. We continued to the end and we turned right onto Waterloo Road. We ran through Cobridge and into Burslem. We continued onto Scotia Road and we by-pass the centre of Tunstall before joining the High Street near to the police station. We continued through Sandyford and Goldenhill and into Kidsgrove. We turned left and we headed to the A34. We ran Southwards towards Chesterton and we joined the Northbound A500. We went under the M6 and we continued past Weston. We turned right onto David Whitby Way and we headed towards Crewe. We turned left onto the A534 and we saw D&G 56 on a #6 service. We turned left onto Gresty Road and we headed Southwards. At the end of Gresty Lane we turned left onto Rope Lane and we stopped at the leisure centre. Once there Matthew we to use the soft play area. There had been a delivery of new equipment so the soft play area had been closed today. After we had finished we went to Crewe by taxi. It was Autocabs DX57 LMK. We got on the taxi and we set off along Rope Lane and we turned right onto Gresty Road. We ran up to the centre of Crewe and we parked up. We turned right onto the A534 and we ran past the railway station. We turned right onto Weston Road and we stopped at the pub. For dinner Matthew had Matthew had a Mixed Grill followed by Lemon Meringue Pie for afters. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in a taxi. It was Autocabs DX57 LMK. We got on the taxi and we ran Southwards down the A532 and we continue onto David Whitby Way. M6 motorway, We Joined the eastbound A500 and we ran under the M6. We continued Southwards to Talke and we joined the Southbound A34. We ran Southwards through Chesterton and Milehouse and into Newcastle. We turned left onto Ryecroft and right onto Barracks Road. We re-joined the Southbound A34 and we went past the hospital. We turned left onto Newcastle Lane and we ran up to the centre of Penkhull. We turned onto St Thomas's Place and left onto Princes Road past the old A&E department. At the end we turned left onto the A52. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled in his room until later Our Space. We saw white minibus YE67 VDD going towards Stoke.

YE67 VDD in Fenton

Matthew went into the living room. We saw D&G Bus 43 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 43 in Fenton

Matthew returned to his room and we saw First Potteries 67660 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67660 in Fenton

Also seen was gold minibus SF69 ??? going towards Stoke.

SF69 in Fenton

After a while we saw Lucky Seven YJ14 MSX going towards Longton.

Lucky Seven YJ14 MSX in Fenton

Matthew had a bath and afterwards he returned to his room. For tea Matthew had chicken nuggets and chips followed by a cake. Later on Matthew went to the adult social at the old adventure playground. We went downstairs and we went in a Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Temple Street where we saw Temple Street Methodist Church minibus DN03 WKK. we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke where we saw Swan Travel YN18 CPK. We crossed over the A500. We joined the Northbound A500. As we travelled North we saw Afford rent-a-car MK67 UEN. we came off the A500 and we ran up to Shelton. We joined Shelton New Road and we headed into Hartshill. At the roundabout we ran forwards onto George Street and into Newcastle. We ran forwards onto Ryecroft and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We turned right onto the A525 and we turned right onto Stanier Street. We got out of the taxi and we saw grey minibus SC17 TVK.

SC17 TVK in Newcastle

When we got into the building Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards Matthew went outside and went on the slide. He also spent time in the soft play area. Later on Matthew had a can of coke. When we had finished we said goodbye and we returned to Fenton in a taxi. We set off along Stanier Road and we turned right. We turned left onto the B5044. We turned left onto the A525 and left onto the Northbound A34. We turned right onto Ryecroft and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We continued onto the A52 and we ran into Hartshill. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned left onto Shelton Old Road and we joined the Southbound A500. We ran up to the next junction we turned left onto City Road and right into Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Longton / Trentham 11-12-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
127	Fenton, Albert Square	Longton Interchange	40	D&G
63174	Longton Interchange	Trentham, Newpark Plantation	22	First Potteries
63178	Trentham, Trentham Hotel	Longton Interchange	22	First Potteries
127	Longton Interchange	Fenton, Stewart Street	40	D&G

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on and to see uncle Dave. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. we went downstairs and set off to the bus stop. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We waited for the next bus to Longton. After a short wait we saw D&G Bus 127 on a #40 to Longton. We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. At the end we turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we crossed over the railway line. We ran forwards Heron Street and we went through Heron Cross and over the A50. We ran into Blurton along Blurton Road and we turned left onto Longton Hall Road. We ran up the hill and we ran forwards onto Heathcote Street. We turned left onto the high level A50 and at the roundabout we turned right onto Baths Road. We ran past Tesco before turning right into Longton Interchange. Once off the bus we waited for the bus to Trentham. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63174 on a #22 to Newcastle. The bus set off out of the Interchange onto Baths Road past Tesco. We cross over the A50 onto Foley Road and at the end we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran down the hill into Blurton and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran up the hill and at the roundabout we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we ran to the end. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and we followed the road around onto Magdalen Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we ran over the railway line into Trentham. At the next stop we got up and got off the bus. Once over the bus we continued over the canal and into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had had a carvery. He had beef and gammon with potatoes, carrots and a Yorkshire pudding with gravy. For afters Matthew had chocolate fudge cake with custard. When he had finished Matthew went to the toilet. We set off on foot onto Longton Road and we crossed over to the bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Longton. We saw a bus approaching and as it got closer we saw it was recent arrival First Potteries 63178 on a #22 to Longton. We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off along the A5035. We crossed over the canal and the railway line and into Blurton and we turned left into Magdalen Road. At the junction we followed the road around to the right onto Finstock Avenue. We turned left onto Beaconsfield Drive and we ran through the estate to the other end. We turned left onto Church Road and at the the roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran up the hill and we ran forwards onto Heathcote Street. We turned left onto the high level A50 and at the roundabout we turned right onto Baths Road. We ran past Tesco before turning right into Longton Interchange. Once off the bus we waited for the bus to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 127 on a #40 to Fenton. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. we set bus set off out of the Interchange onto Baths Road past Tesco. We cross over the A50 onto Foley Road and at the end we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran down the hill into Blurton and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We ran up the hill and at the roundabout we crossed over the A50. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Street and we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran into Fenton and forwards onto Whieldon Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road. We got up and got off at the stop near to Stewart street. Once off the bus Matthew walked up Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out until. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window before going out to see uncle Dave. We saw First Potteries 44514 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 44514 in Fenton

Also seen was D&G Bus 43 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 43 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 63115 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63115 in Fenton

After a while we saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 112 in Fenton

A good while later on we saw Afford rent-a-car MK67 UES going towards Hanley.

Afford rent-a-car MK67 UES in Fenton

When it was time to go to uncle Dave's we went downstairs and we set off onto we set off onto Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road we saw D&G Bus 127 on a #40 to Longton. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road where we saw NVP Vehicle Rentals NA10 TXO. and into uncle Dave's. Matthew had some cheesecake and a can of Fanta orange. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots. Later on he had another slice of cheesecake and a few digestive biscuits and custard creams. Uncle Dave now has a biscuit tin. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Willowdale Avenue. We crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the new building under construction, which is now getting near to completion. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Longton / Etruria 04-11-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
43	Fenton, Albert Square	Longton Interchange	40	D&G
43	Longton Interchange	Fenton, Stewart Street	40	D&G

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67650 on a #11 to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we set off onto on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street where we saw First Potteries 67665 on a #23 to Hanley. We continued along Christchurch Street and into the day centre where we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew we to Longton by bus. We set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and we stood at the bus stop by Albert Square to wait for a bus to Longton. After a short while we saw D&G Bus 43 on a #40 to Longton.

D&G 43 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. At the end we turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we crossed over the railway line. We ran forwards Heron Street and we went through Heron Cross and over the A50. We ran into Blurton along Blurton Road and we saw grey minibus CN68 YHJ at the BP garage. We turned left onto Longton Hall Road. We ran up the hill and we ran forwards onto Heathcote Street. We turned left onto the high level A50 and at the roundabout we turned right onto Baths Road. We ran past Tesco before turning right into Longton Interchange. we got up and got off. We set off towards towards Tesco and we saw Z Carz HK57 LFY. When we had finished in Tesco we black cash box. When we had finished shopping we walked back to the bus station. Whilst we waited for the #40 we saw D&G Bus 173 on a #50 to Hanley.

D&G 173 in Longton Interchange

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 43 on a #40 as expected.

D&G 43 in Longton Interchange

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. we set off out of the Interchange onto Baths Road past Tesco we saw First Potteries 63174 on a #22 to Newcastle. We cross over the A50 onto Foley Road and at the end we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran down the hill into Blurton and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We ran up the hill and at the roundabout we crossed over the A50. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Street and we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran into Fenton and forwards onto Whieldon Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road. We got up and got off at the stop near to Stewart street. Once off the bus Matthew walked up Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out until. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. We ran down into Stoke and we went under the railway line. We joined the Northbound A500 and we ran North up to Shelton. We turned right onto Shelton New Road and left onto Etruscan Street. We stopped at the food van by the builders yard and Matthew had a Cumberland sausage bap washed down with a can of Coke. Once we had finished eating we set of along Etruscan Street and we turned right onto Shelton Old Road. We ran up through Hartshill to the roundabout and we continued forwards onto George Street. We turned left onto Marsh Parade by the old nightclub and right onto Victoria Road. We stopped briefly at Grandma's House and after picking something up we continued onto Victoria Street. At the bottom of the hill we turned left onto the Southbound A34 and we saw First Potteries 65034 on a #101 to Hanley. We continued into Trent vale along the A34. At Hanford Roundabout we headed North onto the A500. We ran Northwards up the A500 through Sideway and we came off the road at Stoke. We turned right onto City Road and we ran under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. For tea Matthew had chicken & chips followed by cake. Later on Matthew went out to the pub. We went downstairs onto Temple Street. Outside we saw Cabability WF13 YTY parked up nearby. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and we continued to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Once we had finished in the pub we walked back to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and use his computer. Matthew also watched television in his room and then had a bath. Later on Matthew had toast for supper before going to bed around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Biddulph 26-10-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63097	Blurton adj Ladybank Grove	Longton TI	22	First Potteries
113	Longton, stop C	Newcastle BS	1A	D&G Bus
65004	Newcastle BS	Tunstall, adj stop B	99	First Potteries
52	Tunstall, adj stop B	Newcastle BS	94	D&G Bus
37158	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	4	First Potteries
67663	Hanley BS	Burslem, adj Hamil Road	7	First Potteries
67665	Burslem, Adj Dartmouth Street	Biddulph BS	7A	First Potteries
65033	Biddulph BS	Hanley BS	7A	First Potteries

Today we decided to stay local. We did no research for this trip other than to check the weather. It was set to rain all morning and the rain would end in the early afternoon. Matthew got up around 11:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We went out just before 12:00 with the plan to catch the 12:01 departure to Stoke. We set off onto Finstock Avenue and as we turned into Beaconsfield Drive we saw the bus pull away from the stop. We went back home for a few minutes and we returned to the bus stop. We saw First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Newstead. We decided to catch the bus towards Longton. A few minutes later the bus turned the corner and it was First Potteries 63097 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63097 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked The Knot ticket at £7 each before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Beaconsfield Drive and at the end we turned right onto Church Road. We followed the road around to the left onto Blurton Road and at the bottom of the hill we turned right onto Longton Hall Lane. We climbed the hill into Longton and onto the A50. We crossed the roundabout onto Baths Road and we entered Longton Transport Interchange. We got off. We set off along the path better Wrights Pies and Barclays bank onto The Strand. We continued up The Strand to the Britannia cafe where we decided to have dinner today. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. Once we had finished we walked back down The Strand to the bus stop where we spotted D&G 113 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 113 in Longton

We got on the bus and we flashed The Knot ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down The Strand. We turned left into Baths Road and we entered Longton Transport Interchange. After a brief stop we ran out onto Baths Road and we turned left under the railway line onto King Street. As we travelled down King Street through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road, past the site of the new Costa Coffee. We ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500. As we entered Stoke we saw First Potteries 44514 on a #11 to Hanley. We continued into into Stoke town centre along Church Street and we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #25 to Hanley. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once of the bus we saw D&G Bus 43 on a #94 to Congleton.

D&G 43 in Newcastle bus station

We walked down to the bottom end of the bus station and we saw First Potteries 63176 on a #72 to Clayton.

First Potteries 63176 in Newcastle bus station

We walked up to the top end of the bus station and we saw First Potteries 63112 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63112 in Newcastle bus station

As we contemplated doing a bus to Tunstall. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65004 on a #99 to Chell Heath.

First Potteries 65004 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Knot Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee roundabout onto the A527 and headed through Wolstanton. As we travelled North up the road we passed First Potteries 67662 on a #99 to Newcastle. We turned right onto Porthill Bank and we we went down the hill and over the A500. We went through Middleport and at Trubshaw Cross we went left onto Brownhills Road. We joined Tunstall High Street and at the top of the Road we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of 65004 before it carried on towards Chell Heath.

First Potteries 65004 in Tunstall

Once off the bus we walked down to the Tunstall Cafe and Matthew visited the toilet. Afterwards Matthew had a slice of toffee cheesecake washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we crossed over the road and waited for a bus back towards Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67651 on a #3A to Talke Pits.

First Potteries 67651 in Tunstall

A few minutes later we saw it was required D&G Bus 52 on a #94 to Newcastle.

D&G 52 in Tunstall

We got on the bus and we flashed the Knot Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down the High Street and forwards onto Brownhills Road. As we travelled down to Trubshaw Cross. We ran forwards along the A5271 through Longport and over the A500. We climbed up Porthill Banks and surprisingly we turned right. Bradwell and Hempstalls to pick up that section of the route. We turned right onto Arnold Grove and we went past the cemetery. We turned left onto Bursley Way and then left onto Bradwell Lane. We turned right onto Hanbridge Avenue. We turned left onto Dimsdale Parade West and then right onto Hassam Parade. We crossed over Milehouse Lane and we continued through Hempstalls into Newcastle. We passed the side of the old PMT bus garage and we turned left onto Liverpool Road and passed the Freebird. We turned left onto Ryecroft and at the roundabout we went onto Barracks Road. We pulled into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of D&G 52 as it went on layover.

D&G 52 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 37158 on a #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 37158 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed our Knot Day ticket to the driver before going upstairs. The rear of the top deck was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 37158.

Inside First Potteries 37158

The bus set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout and onto the A53. We ran into Basford and over the A500. We ran down into Etruria and over the A500. We continued along the A53 and we turned left onto Forge Lane. We ran out along the Lane and we crossed over the canal before we returned back into Etruria along festival Way. We crossed under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We ran into Hanley and into the bus station. Once off the bus we visited the toilet before going over to John Street car park to take a few bus pictures. We went up a floor and we saw Arriva Midlands 2997 on a #164 to Market Drayton.

Arriva Midlands 2997 in Hanley bus station

Also seen was required First Potteries 65003 on a #18 to Leek.

First Potteries 65003 in Hanley bus station

Another bus seen was D&G Bus 53 on a #16 to Leek.

D&G 53 in Hanley bus station

After a while we saw Edwards Coaches National Express liveried coach BX16 CHV on a #528 to Rochdale.

Edwards Coaches BX16 CHV in Hanley bus station

We headed back to the bus station and we visited the shop. Matthew brought a can of Coke and a couple of chocolate bars. We headed down the bus station and Matthew decided to go to Biddulph. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67663 on a #7 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 67663 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed The Knot Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus waited for time before setting off out of the bus station. We went down John Street and onto Bethesda Street before we went across onto Marsh Street and then we turned right into Trinity Street. We turned left into Stafford Street and we continued forwards to Quadrant Road and we left Hanley along Town Road. We travelled through Sneyd Green and over Smallthorne roundabouts. A couple of stops further up we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67663 as it continued towards Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 67663 in Burslem

We had about 12 minutes to wait so we decided to walk back a stop to cut down on the waiting time. A we walked to the next stop we saw First Potteries 65033 on a #7 to Hanley. We got to the next stop and we waited for the bus. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67665 on a #7A to Biddulph.

First Potteries 67665 in Burslem

We got on the bus and we flashed The Knot day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along High Lane and we ran forwards into Chell. At the roundabout we turned right and we ran down the A527 through Brindley Ford. We turned left to run through Brown Lees. We crossed over the A527 at Knypersley and we ran around through the housing estates of Biddulph before running into town via St John's Road, Colliers Way and up Wharf Road to the bus station. The bus was empty so we took a picture inside First Potteries 67665 before we got off the bus.

Inside First Potteries 67665

Once off the bus we walked along Wharf Road and we turned left onto the High Street. We continued past the former Royal Oak pub which is currently up for sale, with suggestion being mooted that it may become a new Costa Coffee. We stopped at Biddulph Pizza & Burger and we had 2 portions of fries and 2 cans to share between the 3 of us. We walked back up the High Street and we turned right onto Wharf Road. We visited the toilet and Matthew used the facilities. When we came out we saw D&G 157 on a #9 to Hanley.

D&G 157 in Biddulph bus station

We tried to go into the waiting room but it was all locked up. We ate the chips and Matthew drank a can of coke. Whilst we were eating we saw D&G 51 on a #94 to Newcastle.

D&G 51 in Biddulph bus station

We finished eating our food and we had around 20 minutes to wait for the bus back to Hanley. We walked up to the stop and we waited for the bus. A short time later we saw a Scania Omnicity approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 65033 on a #7A to Hanley.

First Potteries 65033 in Biddulph bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Knot Day ticket to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto the High Street and we turned left onto St Johns Road. We ran around the estate and onto Woodland Street. We crossed over the A527 at Knypersley. We ran through Brown Lees and we rejoined the A527 by the industrial estate. We ran down through Brindley Ford and to Fegg Hayes. We ran up the hill to Chell and we turned left onto High Lane. We ran back through Smallthorne & Sneyd Green into Hanley. When we got up and got off the bus. We had arranged with mum to get picked up near to the bus station. As we walked through the bus station we saw D&G Bus 20 on a #16 to Leek.

D&G 20 in Hanley bus station

We crossed over Lichfield Street and we walked over to Birch Terrace where mum was parked up. She was waiting with Wright's sausage rolls and a can of Irn Bru for Matthew. Once in the car we set off down Birch Terrace and we turned left onto Lichfield Street and we saw First Potteries 44511 on a #6 to Hanley. We crossed over the A52 and onto Victoria Road. We climbed to the top of the hill and we joined the A50 link road. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we ran up to Longton. where we came off. We then headed to Z Carz to see what was parked up there this today. There was nothing on the spare ground and we turned left onto Willow Row. We saw Z Carz Mercedes minibus CE02 LYX in the compound.

Z Carz CE02 LYX in Longton

Also seen was recent arrival Z Carz Peugeot minibus YA13 AMK.

Z Carz YA13 AMK in Longton

Another vehicle seen was long-term SORN Renault minibus Z Carz YE52 UZX.

Z Carz YE52 UZX in Longton

We turned around and got back onto the A50 and we went Westwards to Heron Cross. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton. We ran forwards onto Church Street and we turned right into Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 19:15. For a late tea we had bangers and mash with carrots followed by a slice of egg custard tart. We spent time doing the e-mails and doing the Blog. We chilled out on the computer and watching telly until 01:00... Mark

Trip to Stoke / Oakhill 26-07-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67151	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, stop P	23	First Potteries
67156	Oakhill, The Oak Tree	Stoke, stop R	21	First Potteries
63178	Stoke, stop M	Fenton, Victoria Place	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out to Oakhill later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting for time to got to the day centre Matthew spent time in his room watching buses. We saw First Potteries 63178 on a #11 to Newcastle. Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went out on the bus. We set off onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we walked down to the stop outside the flats. We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Stoke. Whilst we waited we saw Intercity MK17 VZY.

Intercity MK17 VZY in Fenton

A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street where we got up and got off the bus and we saw First Potteries 65026 on a #25 to Hanley. Once off the bus we set off on foot towards Oakhill. We walked along Church Street and we turned left onto Campbell Place. We continued forwards onto London Road and we walked for around a mile into Oakhill. We visited the chemist and afterwards we crossed the road and walked up Trent Valley Road to the Londis shop. Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished in the shop we walked back onto London Road and we waited at the bus stop for a bus towards Stoke. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67156 on a #21 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67156 in Oakhill

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along London Road and we headed towards Stoke. Near to Sainsbury's we saw City Cabs DY08 UDN. We got off the bus outside of the former Maplins store. Once off the bus we walked along Campbell Place and we turned right onto Church Street where we saw D&G Bus 43 on a #1A to Meir.

D&G 43 in Stoke

We stood at the bus stop by the newsagents and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short while later we saw First Potteries 63178 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63178 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we walked across the car park to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had a beefburger on a bap as well as some sausages followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. In the afternoon Matthew went to the pub. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we continued to the pub. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. Later on we returned to the residential unit we set off on foot onto Christchurch Street. We saw Britannia Travel S100 KKE parked near to the corner of Albert Square.

Britannia Travel S100 KKE in Fenton

We continued along Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street. Matthew went upstairs to his room and use his computer and watched buses out of the window. Later on we went to Newcastle in a car. We went downstairs and got in the car and set off onto Temple Street. We turned left into Christchurch Street and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill onto the A52 and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we ran into Stoke and on the one way system. We followed the road onto Lonsdale Street and right onto Fleming Street. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we followed the road around back onto Church Street. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and edge the edge of Newcastle we ran onto George Street. We went forwards onto the ring road and we crossed the roundabout onto Ironmarket. We parked up and and we went to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. Matthew had a cheese and bacon beefburger with fries. For dessert he had chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. When we had finished we set off along Ironmarket to the High Street. We turned left onto Hassell Street and we walked past the bus station. We walked onto the ring road and past the new council building and into the park. We got back in the car and we returned to Fenton in a car. We set off onto the roundabout and we turned right onto barracks Road. We joined the Southbound A34 and we ran down to Trent Vale. We turned left onto Harpfields Road and we went forwards onto Keelings Drive. We turned left onto London Road and we ran through Boothen into Stoke. We ran around the one-way system and onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and under the railway line into Fenton. We ran up City Road and we turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Bradwell 28-01-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63174	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
67152	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Hanley on the bus today and out for tea with me and uncle Dave later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street and into the day centre. In the morning we went to Hanley on the bus. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right. We walked up City Road and we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 520. we walked up to the roundabout and around the corner onto Victoria Road to wait for the bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw Crescent Academy HX68 BXM. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63174 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63174 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we saw First Potteries 67603 on a #6 to Weston Coyney and FL15. crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street instead of going to the bus stops outside the bus station, we turned left onto the ring road we saw we saw First Potteries 63175 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew used the toilet. We visited the Spar shop and Matthew bought a can of Coke. Once we had finished in the shop we set of onto Lichfield Street and we went forwards onto Tontine Street. We stopped at pub and Matthew and Matthew had some food. For dinner he had a burger and chips followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished in the pub we set off up Tontine Street and into Tontine Square. We walked through the square and we came out on Stafford Street opposite to CEX. We headed along Stafford Street and we walked forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67664 on a #3 to Crewe. After a short time we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67152 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. As the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67152 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 67152

We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. At the bottom of the hill we turned left onto Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road. We continued to the end of Bethedsa Street and we turned right onto Regent Road. We ran forwards onto College Road and we ran down the hill through Shelton. We turned left onto Station Road and we stopped briefly outside the railway station. At the end of station road we turned right onto Glebe Street. We ran onto the one-way system and we followed it onto Church Street. After crossing over the A500 we ran under the railway line onto City Road. We ran up the hill and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. When we got to Albert Square we got up and got off the bus. We walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room. He used his computer and he watched buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 67665 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67665 in Fenton

Also seen was Stoke-on-Trent city council welfare bus LK17 DXB going towards Heron Cross.

Stoke-on-Trent city council LK17 DXB in Fenton

After a while we saw D&G Bus 43 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 43 in Fenton

A short while later me and uncle Dave appeared to take Matthew out for tea. we went downstairs and got in the car. As we went down to the car we saw D&G Bus 148 on the #40 Mount Pleasant circular. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road we saw Lucky Seven ML64 HGZ and we headed down the road into Stoke. We ran under the railway line and we crossed the A500. We ran forwards onto Church Street and we ran around Stoke town centre on the one-way system. We turned left onto Lonsdale Street and we turned right onto Flemming Road. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we ran forwards onto Church Street. We ran forwards onto Hartshill Road and we went up the hill through Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill onto the one-way system. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A527. We ran through May Bank. We continued into Wolstanton and at the top of Porthill Bank and we saw MT Travel LO17 FKH. We ran forwards into Bradwell and we stopped at the pub. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. For tea Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a glass of Coke. For dessert Matthew had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Whilst we ate we saw D&G 10 on a #94 to Congleton and Premier Travel AK59 ZKV. When it was time to go we returned to the car for the trip back to Fenton. We set off onto Bradwell Lane and we crossed over the roundabout and ran through Wolstanton. We ran along the A527 through May Bank. We continued along the A527 and into Newcastle. We turned left onto Ryecroft and right onto Barracks Road. We ran past the bus station and onto the A34. We turned left at the Avenue and we ran up to Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went up to Matthew's room and we wrote some of the Blog. Matthew also drank a can of Irn Bru. After doing a couple of entries I left and Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.